Restorative Dentistry

Promoting Oral Health. Protecting your teeth from damage has important implications for the stability of your overall masticatory (chewing) system. Reducing pain, loss of function, and stress on other components of the system is key here. Your teeth are an important part of your body – let us help you keep them for life!

Promoting Mental Health. In recent years, mental health has gained greater traction in research and healthcare spheres. This confirms what we probably have always known as individuals – our mental state and the way we feel about ourselves have great influence over the way we see the world and the trajectory of our lives. The effects of a healthy-looking and feeling mouth on your mental well-being and confidence are significant and may be an important component in achieving and maintaining mental wellness.

Promoting Systemic Health. The mouth is the entryway to our digestive system, the system that all of our organs depend on to get the nutrients needed to function. Oral health problems are associated with a variety of other health conditions. These problems include uncontrolled bacteria and the resulting inflammation originating in the mouth, constricted airways causing sleep apnea, and poor function affecting digestive health, to name a few. One of the keys to a long, fulfilling, and happy life is protecting the body through which we experience it. The human body functions as a system, so taking great care of each element benefits your entire health.

• The earlier we identify a problem, the easier it is to manage. This generally translates to lower costs, less invasive interventions, and better results, moving us towards the goal of preserving your teeth for life.
• When teeth are lost, even more invasive and costly procedures such as bridges, implants, or removable prosthetics may be required. Missing teeth can also lead to reduced function, adverse effects on esthetics, and a destabilized bite that can result in teeth shifting or tipping. These negative consequences can, in turn, result in jaw pain or more areas of decay as it gets harder to clean appropriately around the teeth that remain. The more teeth that are damaged or lost, the more stress is distributed to the teeth that remain, which then tend to suffer more failures, such as breakage or loosening. This can become a vicious cycle that patients may wish to avoid.